hawsir Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Can anyone shed some light on how effective the use of sand is on the loft floor? If so what type of sand is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev43 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Can anyone shed some light on how effective the use of sand is on the loft floor? If so what type of sand is best? i normally use kiln dried sand very fine but the best ( ie block pavin sand ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 hi mate, when i was using sand it was the caged bird type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 i used it when the birds fly its everywhere up there noses not good the best thing is the old trusty scraper you can see whats going on in the loft!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest devonred Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I did use ocean rough sand, but did get dusty so clean floors scraped twice a day now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I use easibed and love it! Recommended to use it and I have to admit I cant fault it. Even hoovered it out of the loft no hassle or much dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Have to agree, next to a scraper I think it is the best floor dressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird man of meath Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 i used it when the birds fly its everywhere up there noses not good the best thing is the old trusty scraper you can see whats going on in the loft!! best advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_T Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch pied Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 i normally use kiln dried sand very fine but the best ( ie block pavin sand ) yes , the paving sand is as rough as a badger's back end & will do an even better job with some STALOSAN.F through it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 i agree with others ,, dont use sand,, i use the scraper for cocks and hens and easybed for stock loft and ybs works great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 we have all tried to take the easy way out and used different loft floor stuff but there is no easy way yes it looks great at first then comes the problems damp/dust/ shavings up and down the place mould/spores etc the truth is you would be better off just leaving the dry dropping than any thing else scrapper is the only way i have some different ways regarding cleaning out iam not a clean freek but i do scrape out once a day during racing i dont touch the loft when they are moulting only feed and water after moult is finnished 0nce a day scrape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've tried a few floor dressings, none of them (so far) 100% happy with:- from sharp sand/ lime through stalosan, floor white, harkers loft treatment, all with the aim to have 'sterile' dust-free dry droppings litter. Onto my latest: hemcore. Early signs encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Owen Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I use Versa Laga Floor Dressing. It is a bit like cat litter but I find it does not get dusty and, as it is designed for pigeons, it contains a cocci inhibitor. And I can dispose of it into the compost. The slight criticism is the price. 7:00 something for a bag. I also like easybed which is a horse product. It is not dusty and the price is'nt bad. The slight down side is the fact that it takes longer to break down in the compost. I used to scrape the floor once, but I think that it harbours problems. Cocci and other problems can live under the perches and it does not provide for the important probiotic effect that dried droppings does. I think that young pigeons need to be able to peck about in the dry floor litter to build up their immunity to some of the nasties they are bound to have to deal with as they mature. Besides, I think that I should disturb the birds as little as I can. After all it is their home and they don't want me stamping about in there. And I definately would not want to chase them out so that I can go to work with a scraper. Wet days were always a problem for me in my scraper days. I never did find a way of avoiding carrying wet into the loft with my feet. And I still don't like to push the birds out in the rain just so that I can indulge my preoccupation with cleaning. Of course it could be that I am getting lazy as I get older and, I am becoming better at finding excuses for my behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimbles Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 we have all tried to take the easy way out and used different loft floor stuff but there is no easy way yes it looks great at first then comes the problems damp/dust/ shavings up and down the place mould/spores etc the truth is you would be better off just leaving the dry dropping than any thing else scrapper is the only way i have some different ways regarding cleaning out iam not a clean freek but i do scrape out once a day during racing i dont touch the loft when they are moulting only feed and water after moult is finnished 0nce a day scrape why do you not clean out during moulting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBLINFLYER Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 seems your looking for sand, try play sand for kids, its dust free(so im told) never used it but i believe loads of lads on here use it ;)got to be woth a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingteessider Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 kiln dried sands ok but if youve got a pin *expletive removed* in your floor it il go through like an egg timer ,its easybed for me just turned over twice a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest youngzimmy Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 3/4 PLYWOOD FLOOR AND A GOD STRONG SHARP SCRAPER CANNA WACK IT HEALTHIEST OPTION ANYDAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 why do you not clean out during moulting two reasons 1 no stress while moulting 2 anything that does not have the correct constitution will show up and can be sorted out but the loft has to be well ventilated and perfectly dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest southern and mason Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Can anyone shed some light on how effective the use of sand is on the loft floor? If so what type of sand is best? mortar sand is the best its heavy and it duznt blow away wen birds fly up and down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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